New computer on the way....

crompton

id seriously consider by a reputable internet security package like mcaffee or norton or a hardware one like olly said. You might also consider investing in a copy of microsoft office ( around £50) it will definately come in handy whatever you use the computer for.

BarginHunter1985

Thanks compton, what is a hardware security package...? is that like buying the Norton AV disk?

f1charlie

No need to spend money on Office!

Get openoffice

Similarly, get the free security programs as advised above (unless you have money to throw away!).

Charlie

Debt_Free_Chick

BarginHunter1985 wrote:

Thanks alot guys...it came this morning...so later on i am going to enjoy how to fix it up together...i haven't a clue..i am sure it can't be that hard...

Before you start installing new stuff, take a moment to see if it already has some security pre-installed. Don't connect to the internet/broadband to do this :eek:

There's no point in installing another anti virus and/or firewall application if there's some already installed. They are likely to conflict with eachother and you'll create more problems before you start.

Once the PC is fired up and working, I'd be inclined to take a Ghost image of the PC's delivery state. However - again - check to see what restore options the supplier has shipped with the PC.

dccarm

Winamp and Firefox would be top of my list.

adr0ck

get a surge protector!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

superscaper

Lord_Chris wrote:

sorry crompton - but OP ignore this idiot

Can you please refrain from making personal attacks and being rude, if you disagree with the post you can say so in a more adult and civilised way.

BarginHunter1985

Thanks guys..apparently i have 90 days free mcfee....so i dont think i will have to do anything until that expires....

I set it up yesterday and it is working well...wasn't too complicated....